To help you get into the spirit of the happiest season of all, we are launching our 2022 Christmas GIVEAWAY. One lucky winner will receive one (1) copy of Homemade Bird Food: 26 Fun & Easy Recipes to Feed Backyard Birds. A few minutes in...
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George Miller, author of Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: Southwest, tells us about the state gems of Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, western Oklahoma, western Texas, and southern Utah. Many southwest states have state gems, minerals, rocks, or fossils, but you may not have heard or know about all of...
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Starting a rock collection is a fun and easy way to take home some treasures and learn about the Earth. It is a fabulous family activity and kids will love the treasure hunt. Here are some basic instructions to help you start your own rock...
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Want to introduce a kid to rockhounding? Adventure Publications editor, dad, and Lake Superior agate aficionado Brett Ortler gives you his tried-and-true tips. Kids seem to instinctively love rocks and minerals. Maybe it’s because they are shiny and brightly colored—or perhaps because of the sheer fun...
Read MoreThe Pacific Coast’s beaches enjoy a wealth of natural collectibles, but few are as popular or enigmatic as agates. From southern California to Puget Sound, these little banded gemstones are easy to find, collect, and identify—once you know what you’re looking for. Dan R. Lynch’s guide...
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Dan R. Lynch, author of Petoskey Stone: Finding, Identifying, and Collecting Michigan’s Favorite Fossil, takes us on a visit to the town of Petoskey. Along the way he tells us where to look, from obvious spots like Lake Michigan beaches and Petoskey State Park to lesser known locales,...
Read MoreMichigan’s famous stone and its “rays of the rising sun” are admired and desired across the country―and around the world. In his book Petoskey Stone: Finding, Identifying, and Collecting Michigan’s Favorite Fossil, Dan R. Lynch prepares readers for their next rock-hunting adventure! Petoskey stone is undoubtedly Michigan’s...
Read MoreDan R. Lynch, author of Rock Collecting for Kids, talks to us about the amazing world of agates and fossils. Find out how to start your own collection. There are lots of popular rocks and minerals that people like to collect. Some, like gold and diamonds, are...
Read MoreDan R. Lynch, author of Rock Collecting for Kids, answers five frequently asked questions about rock collecting. Where to begin? When you want to begin collecting rocks and minerals, there’s a lot to know first. What tools and safety equipment to bring, when to go looking, and how to...
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